Category: messages crashes on watch

Messages 3.7 began rolling out a few days ago, and while the update brings some significant improvements on Android phones, notably the addition of contact sharing, it did something a lot less desirable on Wear OS. The app is now crashing constantly on smartwatches and can’t even stay open for a second.

The widespread issue started creeping up five days ago with the rollout of Messages 3.7.049. Watches from all walks of life are seeing the problem, so this doesn’t seem to be limited to a certain model, maker, or Wear OS version (whatever these are now). Read MoreThe latest Messages 3.7 update is crashing constantly on Wear OS watches was written by the awesome team at Android Police.